Author Topic: My Knee diagnosis. (Read 2177 times)

Jerry · « **on:** January 06, 2011, 12:58:00 PM »

A tiny meniscus tear. And a tiny bone bruise. also normal wear and tear. The Dr. recommended therapy for a month and see if that works.
He feels we need to avoid surgery if possible. Hell My Internist said I had some Arthritis in the neck. I have never had discomfort.
He said keep off of it as much as you can! My feet not my kneck

miguynmkoi · « **Reply #1 on:** January 06, 2011, 01:58:51 PM »

You are the most active person I know! Slow down for a bit of R&R to heal that knee before you go full steam ahead, again! Happy New Year to you!

Jerry · « **Reply #2 on:** January 06, 2011, 04:34:44 PM »

I am trying. I almost wish he did the surgery and got it over with. I had planned a cruise in February.
My wife says that anytime you are given an anesthetic there is a risk.
it's a week until I see the therapist. The waiting drives me nuts!

She does look nice though!

Vickie · « **Reply #3 on:** January 07, 2011, 05:36:13 PM »

Oh I hope you get better. Do what they say. When I went to an orthopedic dr in 2005 I had authoscopic on my knee done. He told me then in about 2 or 3 years you will have back trouble. I though I am not having any problems and blew him off. Well in 2008 I ended up in the hospital with my back. It took me two years to get better. And in Dec 2010 it hit me again. Now surgery will problably be soon. I see a nero surgeon Jan 17th. Yikes!

Jerry · « **Reply #4 on:** January 08, 2011, 10:57:05 AM »

Yikes indeed. We look around and count are blessings.
Best of luck!

Vickie · « **Reply #5 on:** January 08, 2011, 02:53:09 PM »

Thanks.

Jerry · « **Reply #6 on:** January 08, 2011, 05:10:33 PM »

I opted for a different therapist. I don't like the idea of the DRS owning the therapist group.
It's like DRS owning the Pharmacy. We start Monday. Then a Golf Commercial audition! At least I am not limping. I can hide the grimmace! :'(
They just want old guys on the golf course.

Marie Fisher · « **Reply #7 on:** January 08, 2011, 05:26:09 PM »

Jerry, evidently you are getting a physical therapist, not occupational. Those people
can perform literal miracles if you will just listen to them and not be a typical hard
headed male now. They keep my husband walking a little bit at least, and he's a hard
head,won't do half what they want him to do. Nagging don't help either. Please be
cooperative now Jerry. It is for your benefit!!

Marie Fisher

Jerry · « **Reply #8 on:** January 08, 2011, 10:27:04 PM »

Believe me I will.
JMP has offices in my old gym. I played ball with these guys for 23 years. I asked for "Rocky" and got him. They are expensive, but it must be done.
One web site I visited talked about it taking 4 months! I hope not.

Jerry · « **Reply #9 on:** January 09, 2011, 10:56:05 PM »

Had a pretty good day today. just maybe it won't be as bad as I have been told.
Therapy manana!

Mikey · « **Reply #10 on:** January 10, 2011, 12:19:52 AM »

What cruise are you considering Jerry? Best therapy in the world is a cruise...

Just avoid the stairs and use the elevators....

Jerry · « **Reply #11 on:** January 10, 2011, 10:24:35 AM »

Southern Caribbean. Id love to go through the Panama Canal too and fly home form Panama or Belize maybe even Costa Rica? Just talk so far.
I may just get lucky with my knee/s.

Vickie · « **Reply #12 on:** January 10, 2011, 06:21:28 PM »

Jerry wishing you good luck with your knees here.

Jerry · « **Reply #13 on:** January 10, 2011, 06:44:16 PM »

Rocky membered me, even commented on a foot problem of 20 years ago.
We did the exercises and moist heat. I went to an audition after that. I may get lucky with the audition. It is a Golf scene and a bunch of old guys with a NEW deodorant!
Just what I need!

Argos5 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 14, 2011, 02:18:32 PM »

Deodorant Joke:

Blond walks into store looking for "bottom deodorant."

“Well, I’m sorry, Miss,” the clerk says, “but I don’t think such a product exists. In any case, we don’t have any.”

The blonde says “But I always buy it here.”

“All right, do you have the empty container?” asks the pharmacist.

“I certainly do” she replies and digs into her purse and pulls out a tube of Lady Speedstick, thrusting it into his hand.

“But this is just ordinary underarm deodorant,” he says.

“You people are idiots,” says the blonde, snatching it back from him. “It says right here ‘To apply, push up bottom."

Esther · « **Reply #15 on:** January 14, 2011, 05:56:28 PM »

OH OW!!

Jerry · « **Reply #16 on:** January 16, 2011, 08:29:13 AM »

Most of my pain is from the %&%# therapy sore hip, sore thigh sore hamstring, sore calf.

I bought the 2 LB. weights and will do the exercise myself!

Indiana Karen · « **Reply #17 on:** January 16, 2011, 12:15:50 PM »

I know what you mean Jerry. My Mom just finished up with therapy for her knees. She ended up with all kinds of aches and pains in her hips, back, etc. The therapist finally gave her a list of exercises to do on her own and said, if it hurts, don't do it. We go back next Friday to the doctor. She had arthroscopic surgery few years ago and it did help. She's hoping to have it again, but we are all a little hesitant because of her age, she will soon be 91. She absolutely refuses to walk with a cane or walker, so she is limited on going places, because she can't walk very far. I agree with your wife about the anesthetic.

Jerry · « **Reply #18 on:** January 26, 2011, 10:25:15 PM »

I am ok, mybe not yet 100% but very livable.. I ache if I walk a long way, but I did before I was hurt!
I am swimming laps again with a float between my legs so i need not kick and strain the knees.
All in all I am lucky.
I see the DR on the first and trust I am done! it's not been 8 weeks yet, they predicted 4 Months

Jerry · « **Reply #19 on:** February 02, 2011, 08:20:13 AM »

Saw the Orthopedist yesterday. he said adiós!

he said I should just use less resistence when I exercise. I used too much. It was pure vanity on my part, and very dumb!